5W20 Engine Oil

[leungly]

As 5W20 vs. 5W30 and Conventional Vs. Synthetic have been discussed to death.

I was wondering if we could compile a list of all brands of Convential and Synthetic 5W20 Motor Oils available widely (Costco, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Napa, etc.) and via Sponsors or other people in the know.

Example:
Quaker State Peak Performance Motor Oil - SAE 5W20 - Canadian Tire
$18.99 for 4L (regular price at Canadian Tire)


As more posts are made, I will compile them into this first post so that it will be much easier to find this information. And if the need arises or interest is there, we'll compile 5W30 (for Summer usage) information as well. If the oil is available in more than one location or retail outlet, prices from both places will be listed just in case someone is close to a Canadian Tire and Not a Wal-Mart.

[ZoomZoom09]

Mazda Full Synthetic 5W20 is all I use for my 3

[kaval]

Redline Full Synthetic 5w20

[Walrus]

As 5W20 vs. 5W30 and Conventional Vs. Synthetic have been discussed to death.

5W30 (for Summer usage)

You should go back and read through those discussions about oil viscosity.

[leungly]

What I meant were some users like to use 5W30 in the summer time. As well I noticed that my post count isn't high enough to edit my first post (yet).

What's the going rate for:
Mazda Full Synthetic 5W20 (I'm guessing this is available at any Mazda Dealer?)
Redline Full Synthetic 5w20 (Through Sponsors? and US?)

[Walrus]

I know, and I'm pointing out the fact that you (or they) are wrong about 5w20 being a winter oil, and 5w30 a summer oil. If you are going to change oil viscosity depending on the season, you change the first number (the 5) not the second.

[cinder88]

I did the opposite -
I use a 5w-30 syn for the winter and 5w-20 syn for the summer. <Pennzoil Plat>

My rational is as follows - I will use the 5w-30 syn for the entire winter <no change until spring - prob 10,000+ kms of use> - All I do is city driving = excess fuel dilution that will eventually get into the oil - thinning down the 5w-30 to around a 20 weight.


And the 20weight in the summer because it seems to be more shear stable, in the heat compared to the 30syn.

[leungly]

Doh, My mistake, I wish I could change that... Oh you mean change the 5 to a 10 and make it 10W20? I've been overloaded with facts and figures I think. That Bobtheoilguy site makes my headspin after I try to comprehend a fair amount of the info there.

[Walrus]

leungly - yes, if they made a 10w20 (don't think it exists), that would be considered a warm weather oil compared to 5w20. But, most manufacturers are recommending a 5wXX oil year round. More like go to a 0w20 for the winter, if you can find it.

[06Touring3]

Amsoil makes either 0w20 or 0w30 can't remember used to run it in my civic...i am running Amsoil 5w20 now 2nd oil change with Amsoil full synthetic

[kaval]

I believe it's 14.99 for a quart of Redline. I buy mine by the cases from Stage Four Motorsports. 5w20 and 5w30 with K&N oil filters. Redline says it's good for at least 15,000kms (changing the filter halfway though)

[FLIPDADY]

Mazda Full Synthetic 5W20 is all I use for my 3

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[Zoom Zoom Boy]

Mazda Full Synthetic 5W20 is all I use for my 3

+1

I didn't think Mazda made a full synthetic... Isn't the OEM oil a semi-syn?

[mit-gee-mui]

Some places and prices here. (Yes, some are a bit old, but you get the idea.)
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...highlight=5w20
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...highlight=5w20
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...highlight=5w20
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/sh...highlight=5w20


FYI if you want to edit your first post, you are going to have to pm a mod to do it for you.

[ThucP]

Royal Purple 5W20 From Speedtech 10$ a bottle

[RX9]

did u read this yet? our member have alreay done a helpful job.

Oil Information Thread

[ThucP]

ya i think he wants to know where people are buying their oil and which brand they use

[Flagrum_3]

Guys can't you read? He's hoping for people to post the oil they use, the price they paid and where it was purchased.
For instance; Mobil1 5w-20, SuperSyn Full Synthetic, 5 litre jug for $41.99 at Walmart.

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[007]

What the hell is that fuel/oil dilution about???
And why not using the recommended oil grade, 5W20 for the regular 3 and
5W30 for the Speed 3? Sound simple to me anyway! Just move synth, and you're done.

Anyway, I use royal purple 5W30 (Speed 3) at $9/L at our local Mazda dealer.
Speed 3 uses just over 6L.

I did the opposite -
I use a 5w-30 syn for the winter and 5w-20 syn for the summer. <Pennzoil Plat>

My rational is as follows - I will use the 5w-30 syn for the entire winter <no change until spring - prob 10,000+ kms of use> - All I do is city driving = excess fuel dilution that will eventually get into the oil - thinning down the 5w-30 to around a 20 weight.


And the 20weight in the summer because it seems to be more shear stable, in the heat compared to the 30syn.

[STeeLy]

Anyway, I use royal purple 5W30 (Speed 3) at $9/L at our local Mazda dealer.
Speed 3 uses just over 6L.

Luc, is that what they are charging over at our beloved dealer in Gatineau?

[007]

I don't remember exactly, but somewhere around there.
I use to pay $8.90/L at a Performance Shop in Gatineau. So, that seem to be the most common cost per litre.

You could probably get it for less in bulk or large qty, I think some guys in Ottawa are able to get RP for $7/L or something around that.

Luc, is that what they are charging over at our beloved dealer in Gatineau?

[STeeLy]

Are they charging the same for 5W20 as well? I wonder where I could buy RP 5W20 in Bulk in Ottawa. (BTW, it's the same STeeLy off OMC)

I don't remember exactly, but somewhere around there.
I use to pay $8.90/L at a Performance Shop in Gatineau. So, that seem to be the most common cost per litre.

You could probably get it for less in bulk or large qty, I think some guys in Ottawa are able to get RP for $7/L or something around that.

[007]

I think it's same prices for 5-20 and 5-30.
Post on Ottawa site and the guys will respond where they get their bulk or case supply of RP.

Are they charging the same for 5W20 as well? I wonder where I could buy RP 5W20 in Bulk in Ottawa. (BTW, it's the same STeeLy off OMC)

[TheMAN]

I don't run that 5W20 water in mine.. it is just too thin of an oil for a harsh climate, my experience with these new mazda engines is, if you ran the factory recommended oil, it will burn it and because it gets so thin once the engine is hot (especially a hot day), it causes more wear than running thicker oil

I use 0W30 castrol syntec (german made) and never had any burning issues... I also run it with the oil filter conversion (I recommend using at least 5W30 to maintain good oil pressure when running this mod)

5W30 will run FINE on our engines, it is what the european or japanese owner's manual recommends and the engines they have there is exactly the same as ours (except for emissions controls)... so don't listen to the BS mazda dealers give you about how you "shouldn't" run 5W30 because the "oil passages are too small" (heard that many times)

[mazda lover]

I don't run that 5W20 water in mine.. it is just too thin of an oil for a harsh climate, my experience with these new mazda engines is, if you ran the factory recommended oil, it will burn it and because it gets so thin once the engine is hot (especially a hot day), it causes more wear than running thicker oil

I use 0W30 castrol syntec (german made) and never had any burning issues... I also run it with the oil filter conversion (I recommend using at least 5W30 to maintain good oil pressure when running this mod)

5W30 will run FINE on our engines, it is what the european or japanese owner's manual recommends and the engines they have there is exactly the same as ours (except for emissions controls)... so don't listen to the BS mazda dealers give you about how you "shouldn't" run 5W30 because the "oil passages are too small" (heard that many times)

Have to agree with the oil passage too small BS
why would they make them "too small" ? just asking for trouble and engine failures? In fact I think the manual says you can use 5W30 under certain conditions? not sure if I am right, the old brain ain't what it used to be, check for yourself